Playlist Database with Dynamic Syncing

📋Summary

Introduce an official, community-driven Playlist Database that users can browse and subscribe to. When a user has games in their library that match a selected playlist, LaunchBox would automatically create that playlist, download associated metadata and media, and maintain a live link so it updates dynamically as new matching games are added.

💡Proposal

• Create an official Playlist Database, categorized by themes such as:

  • Series Collections (e.g., Mega Man, Zelda)

  • Character Collections (e.g., Sonic Games, Kirby)

  • Top Rated / Genre Collections (e.g., Best of NES, Hidden Gems)

  • Merged / Developer Collections (e.g., Capcom Arcade Hits)

• Allow users to subscribe to playlists via a search or filterable interface

• When subscribed, LaunchBox:

  • Creates the playlist locally if any matching games exist

  • Downloads metadata and media (e.g., clear logos, videos, etc.)

  • Keeps the playlist in sync, automatically updating as new games are added

• Option to prioritize metadata from the Playlist DB over local naming for better scraping accuracy

✅Benefits

• Provides a powerful new way to curate and organize libraries effortlessly

• Eliminates tedious manual playlist creation and media scraping

• Enhances visibility of great community-curated collections

• Automatically keeps playlists updated as the user’s library evolves 📚🎮✨